Alissa Gornick

984 Barclay Road

Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 599-2049
a.gornick@iup.edu
October 6, 2023

Mr. William Friedle

Lamberski Communications, LLC
Suite 900, Ausel Tower
100 Main St.
Weedville, PA 15868

Dear Mr. Friedle:

I am applying for the Staff Videographer Internship listed on Indeed.com on October 9th, 2023. My experience
with production, along with my work as a wedding videographer prepare me to work for you as an intern this
summer. In working with Jenna Letham Photography, I have had to oversee all aspects of digital camera
operation and cinematography in a fast-paced environment. Through jumping from location to location on
wedding days, I have had to manage lighting designs for a diverse range of filming locations and subjects. At the
Indiana County Technology Center, I received a 1st place award in the 2019-20 FBI HOPE Contest that raised
awareness for drug and opioid addiction. To best depict such a delicate topic, I had to possess knowledge in
developing effective video communications. At the ICTC I was also selected to be the president of SkillsUSA and
the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) because my peers believed I was proficient at managing multiple
projects with tight and often competing deadlines. In my classes at IUP I have directed subjects and placed
props according to an established storyboard. Examples of my media production, writing, and social media work
are available in my digital portfolio:

https://agornickphotography.weebly.com/

Lamberski Communications, LLC is an exciting organization. As technology becomes more diverse, the company
always expands with it. Something that stands out to me is the working philosophy. The company is still
recognized as one of the best places to work in Pennsylvania and retains his philosophy of “Treat your customers
like friends and your employees like family.”

Please view my online portfolio, created as part of my IUP Communications Media degree in Production. It
should provide you with evidence about my accomplishments and what I can do for Lamberski Communications.
I will follow up within the next week to hopefully set up an interview. You can contact me at a.gornick@iup.edu
or at (724) 599-2049. Thank you for your time!

Sincerely,

Alissa Gornick
Enclosures: Resume, References
 Alissa Gornick
984 Barclay Rd Indiana, PA 15701 a.gornick@iup.edu 724-599-2049
Online Portfolio: https://agornickphotography.weebly.com/

EDUCATION
❖ Bachelor of Science in Communications Media/Media Production Expected to Graduate
Indiana University of Pennsylvania August 2023
• Communications Media Department
• 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA, 3.75/4.0 major GPA

❖ Certificate in Communications Media Awarded May 2020

Indiana County Technology Center
• 4.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
• Elected President of Skills USA
• Elected President of National Technical Honors Society

EXPIRIENCE

❖ Jenna Letham Photography, Clymer, PA

Wedding Videographer & Photographer November 2019 - Present
• I have produced 10 min+ videos and photo collections for
30+ clients.
• Advanced in using a Canon 5D mark IV, Adobe Premiere, and
Photoshop.

❖ Kovalchick Center and Athletic Complex, Indiana, PA

Audio/Visual Staff November 2021 – August 2022
• Operated the camera, soundboard, and graphics for the
jumbotron during events.

❖ Indiana Alliance Church, Indiana, PA

Children’s Ministry Director January 2023 - Present
• Promoted from Outreach to an all-encompassing position.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Adobe Cloud Suite, Microsoft Office, Still and

Video Camera, TV studio control room.

HONORS/ACTIVITIES

• IUP Deans list 2020-Present

• 1st Place in FBI HOPE Contest November 2019
• Student Leader for the CCO August 2022-Present
• Humanitarian work with Mission 2535 February 2022
 Alissa Gornick
984 Barclay Rd Indiana, PA 15701 a.gornick@iup.edu 724-599-2049
Online Portfolio: https://agornickphotography.weebly.com/

References
❖ Mark J. Piwinsky, Ph.D.
Professor, Communications Media
121 Stouffer Hall
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 357-2492
mpiwinsk@iup.edu

As an active member in both Dr. Piwinsky’s Basic & Advanced Audio Production classes, he can address my
production skills, dedication, and teamwork capabilities because of the rigorous projects I completed in his
class.

❖ Stephen Kleinman
Associate Professor, Communications Media
130 Stouffer Hall
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 357-2492
kleinman@iup.edu

In Kleinman’s Television Production course I was the director for our class-wide group projects. He can
address my production skills in leading a television crew.

❖ Jeremy Waltman
Associate Professor, Communications Media
Director/Writer, KINGSWORDLLC
121 Stouffer Hall
1-(814) 932-4898
jwaltman@iup.edu

As my academic advisor, Professor Waltman has known me for three years. As a student in his video
production and scriptwriting class I learned writing, organizational, production, and editing skills.